Nishimoto Masatoshi

Nishimoto Masatoshi was born and lives in Hokkaido Prefecture. He works from home crafting wooden models of real buses operating in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. Each detail is intricately portrayed, from the pattern of the bus seats and plastic-plate windows to the advertisements and logos on sides. The wheels and the doors actually move on some models, with Nishimoto’s fascination going beyond mere appearance to encompass the construction of the vehicles too. He is in charge of woodworking at the welfare facility he attends, with the knowledge and skills gained from his position brought to life in these richly personal forms of expression.